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Pix: Rahman launches his latest music at the Taj

Last updated on: December 23, 2011 14:15 IST
A R Rahman at the music launch of Ek Deewana Tha
Just ahead of the Christmas weekend, A R Rahman launched the music of forthcoming film, Ek Deewana Tha, at the Taj Khema Hotel, Agra, along with the film's lead actors Prateik, Amy Jackson and director Gautham Menon. 

But before that, the team visited the beautiful Taj Mahal, the symbol of love.

Pix: Rahman launches his latest music at the Taj

Last updated on: December 23, 2011 14:15 IST
Amy Jackson

British model Amy Jackson seemed happy against the perfect setting of the Taj Mahal, acting as backdrop for the romantic film.

She later thanked Gautham Menon for giving her an opportunity to work in his film.

Pix: Rahman launches his latest music at the Taj

Last updated on: December 23, 2011 14:15 IST
Prateik, Amy Jackson and A R Rahman
Rahman was supposed to sing a song from the new album but he opted out.
 
Instead, singers Leon D'souza, Naresh Iyer, Jaspreet Jazz and Madhushree gave live performances of their tracks in the film.

The lyrics have been written by Javed Akhtar.

Pix: Rahman launches his latest music at the Taj

Last updated on: December 23, 2011 14:15 IST
Amy Jackson, A R, Rahman, Gautham Menon and Prateik
The film was earlier made in Tamil by Gautam Menon, and was called Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa.

Ek Deewana Tha is a romantic musical love story. It will release on February 17.